Brexit news: Airlines could be BANNED from flying in the EU if they contain British parts

AIRLINES that use parts made in the UK could be banned from flying planes in the EU after Brussels banned aviation officials from holding talks with Britain in the event of a no-deal Brexit next March.

Post Brexit flights: UK airlines could be banned from flying in EU if using British parts (Image: Getty)

All flights to and from Europe could be grounded post-Brexit after the European Commission refused to discuss aviation contingency plans before March, in a bid to put pressure on No.10.

A deal needs to be made between the European Aviation Safety Industry (EASA) and its UK counterpart, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as both currently work together to ensure the safety of aircraft parts.

If no deal is made, parts certified by the CAA would not have legal clearance in the EU.

This means airlines that have parts made in the UK could be banned from flying in the EU.

Experts claim that approximately nine months is needed to plan an adequate decision if Brexit talks fail to materialise.

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Post Brexit flights: Planes using British parts could be prevented from flying in the EU (Image: Getty)

The Times revealed a letter addressed Mr Barnier, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, warning that it also means “pilots and maintenance technicians unable to work”.

Without talks, it could affect flights between the UK and America amid recent trade wars.

The US could refuse to recognise planes from Europe that contain UK parts.

Ryanair has been outspoken regarding flights being grounded post-Brexit if no aviation agreement is formed.

CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that passenger flights could be cancelled between the UK and EU.

Post Brexit flights: British production such as Airbus could also be affected (Image: Getty)

As the airline will be selling fares a year in advance, this also means that flights booked post-March 2019 could be cancelled without warning and, without compensation.

If no progression is made by September 2018, then those post-Brexit flights could be cancelled.

Mr O’Leary previously explained: “We will be taking flights that are scheduled from the UK to Europe and are on sale on our website for April 2019, we will be taking those flights off sale and issuing refunds.

“We’ll be putting those flights on sale between EU airports, Ireland to Spain; Germany to Italy; Greece to Scandinavia. We won’t be the only ones, everybody will be doing the same thing.”

Other warnings by Ryanair have warned that the "fog of indecision" could endanger the airline's future.